- Munster’s fixtures for the run-in to Guinness PRO14
- Craig Casey gets the call as Ireland name their 6N 36
- The ‘Clueless Munster’ tag hits a nerve locally
- Late try snatches likely victory away from Munster
- Classic derby game beckons as teams are named
- Tension mounts as local clubs feature in second last fence of Munster Junior League 1
- Impressive win for Clonmel on UL pitch keeps them on title target
- Will Joe Schmidt ring the changes for the Scottish game?
- Cancellations a-plenty as Munster Junior Cup gathers momentum
- Henshaw at full-back not really a gamble as Ireland name their team
- Ian excited about exploring new horizons as he plans two moves
- Nine local clubs in Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup action this week-end
- UL Bohemian and Thomond advance in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup
- Abbeyfeale lift the Transfield Cup for the first time since 1977
- Young Munster facing battle to avoid the drop
- Munster fight hard for victory in Rodney Parade
- Bonus point for Garryowen as Shannon fail to build on recent form
- AIL: Shannon win, Young Munster and Garryowen lose today in 1A
- AIL wins tonight for Old Crescent in 2A and Thomond in 2C
- John Ryan for Archer the only change on the Munster team
- Key Euro games for referees Neville, Clancy, Brace and Lacey
- Frank Quinn’s review of the final pools games of Heineken Cup
- Decent Munster representation on Ireland Six Nations squad
- English clubs’ wretched record at Thomond Park: 21 defeats, 2 wins
- A Newcastle view as their side fails to get winning bonus point
- Is the Transfield Cup final to take place in the Markets Field?
- Defeat for Richmond today dents their junior league title hopes
- Brave Garryowen’s late strike gives them ticket to Bateman decider
- Munster march on towards another home Heineken Cup quarter final
- Munster and Gloucester announce their teams for to-morrow night’s game
- All to play for as Munster Junior League division one hots up
- Garryowen keen to avoid their third successive cup defeat
- Munster’s Ian Keatley seems set to join Benetton Treviso
- Leinster are still the favourites to retain the Champions Cup
- Thomond and Bruff advance in cup: Newcastle drop league points
- Munster superb as they hold on for bonus point victory
- Munster’s away form will again be tested in the Showgrounds
- Munster Senior Cup retains its magic as Garryowen seek more glory
- Leinster’s winger James Lowe is suspended for two weeks
- Local referees are included in Guinness PRO14 week-end fixtures list
- St Mary’s, Thomond, Newcastle West, Bruff in league and cup action
- Brilliant Earls try seals victory over Leinster
- Young Munster romp home with comfortable Charity Cup win
- 12 changes as Munster prepare for another Thomond Park epic
- Frank Murphy to referee Munster v Leinster PRO14 fixture
- Full house for Munster and Leinster showdown at Thomond Park
- Christmas 2018 marks a record year for Limerick Rugby website
- Ulster happy with home win while Munster settle for single point
- van Graan makes 13 changes for visit to Kingspan Stadium
- Rallier and Kockott are suspended after commissioner citings
Peter is the man to lead Munster into the last four
- Updated: 27/03/2019
By Aidan Corr
PETER O’Mahony epitomises the Munster spirit. He has come through the early introductions to the game at the tender age of single digits, was earmarked as a player of the future when the schools competitions beckoned, soldiered with Cork Con in the AIL and was already spotted in the wings when Munster won their second (and last) Heineken Cup in 2008. He comes from good Cork rugby stock and his dad was cheering Constitution on against Newcastle West last Sunday in Cullinagh in the Bank of Ireland Munster Junior Cup quarter final.
The Munster back-row is noted for his intensity both on and off the field but facing the media at the University of Limerick this week, there was a noticeable calmness about the former Lions captain and a sense of excitement as the province prepared for their biggest challenge of the season.
Peter will be secretly pleased that he is likely to lead out, arguably, the best available squad for Saturday’s Heineken European Champions Cup quarter final in Murrayfield. Hints from the camp indicate that Joey Carbery, Chris Farrell and Tadhg Beirne are all good to start: ‘Joey has been great for us and fits in well with a squad that can perform at the highest level. With a lot of guys putting their hands up for starting places it’s a good place to be. It’s disappointing for the guys that are injured . I played in Murrayfield a few times and it’s a super stadium. Edinburgh are a good team and they are a tough side to meet on their own ground,’ said Peter.
When Chris Farrell came on five minutes into the second half last Saturday night he made an immediate impression, making a series of impressive breaks. It looks likely that he will start against Edinburgh and he told us that he regards this as a massive game for Munster: ‘I missed some games last season because of injury but now I’m fit and ready to go. The camp is buzzing at the moment and the return of the international boys adds to the build-up.
‘This is a big game for Munster, it is going to be physical and we need to take every opportunity we create. Edinburgh appear to be flying in both competitions but there is a ‘will and want’ amongst our squad and we will be well prepared.’
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